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06Oct2016

Police Officer Blake Snyder

Police Officer Blake Snyder was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance on the 10700 block of Arno Drive in Green Park, Missouri, shortly after 5:00 am.

He and another officer had arrived at the scene and were met with gunfire immediately as they exited their patrol cars. Officer Snyder was shot at point blank and killed instantly. The second officer was able to return fire and wounded the subject.

Officer Snyder had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.